Understanding Gearing

[ramcclure200]

I was ready to replace original sprockets and chains on my 04 DE200 and was thinking about changing sprocket sizes but was unsure so I perused the site for info but was still unsure of exactly how it would change the power delivery so after checking the web I turned up a neat site that helped me sort it out and I wanted to share with the group and maybe some of you might want to add some more Gassers to it.
Mine was the 1st Gasser added.

The site is GearingCommander.com

I went with 12/48 Sidewinder Ti with 12,000 lb smart chain, set me back a few bucks but it will be the last time I will have to replace them and end having to adjust the chain.

I have been using Sidewinders since my 90 RMX then my 96 KDX200 now my 04 DE200. I learned the had way with my 90 RMX after eating through multiple sprockets and chains, I still had to replace the countershaft sprocket because back then they only offered steel but when I sold that bike in 2000 they were still fine. I bought the stainless rear sprocket for my 96 KDX200 and sold it to a freind in 05 just before I bought the Gasser and he rode it for another year and sold it with the same spocket and chain and they were still fine.

Ron